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19th Century Dogon Ladder
$2,850
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A 19th century Dogon ladder carved from a single piece of wood with beautifully worn treads and mounted on a custom base. Ladders like this were used to climb in and out of homes and granaries in Dogon villages across the central plateau region of Mali.
Details
- CreatorDogon Tribe Mali (Maker)
- DimensionsHeight: 63 in. (160.02 cm)Width: 16.5 in. (41.91 cm)Depth: 12 in. (30.48 cm)
- StyleTribal (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques
- Place of Origin
- Period
- Date of Manufacture19th Century
- ConditionWear consistent with age and use.
- Seller LocationChicago, IL
- Reference Number
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- ShippingRates vary by destination and complexity. We recommend this shipping type based on item size, type and fragility.Ships From: Chicago, IL
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